Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 25, 2026 this year, meaning millions of Americans will enjoy a three-day weekend.
Most banks, the U.S. Postal Service, and non-emergency government offices will close for the federal holiday. However, most retailers and businesses will remain open in Los Angeles.
Here’s a quick rundown of 2026 Memorial Day openings and closures in L.A.
Is Costco open on Memorial Day?
- ❌ No, Costco is not open on Memorial Day.
- ❌ Costco gas stations are also closed on Memorial Day, following the same schedule as the warehouse.
Does FedEx deliver on Memorial Day? UPS? Amazon?
- ❌ FedEx does not deliver on Memorial Day for its general services. Only FedEx Custom Critical services may remain running.
- ❌ USPS does not deliver standard parcels on Memorial Day. They do deliver Priority Mail Express and some Same Day deliveries.
- ❌ UPS does not deliver on Memorial Day, unless it is a UPS Express Critical delivery.
- ✅ Amazon delivers on Memorial Day, but some services may be modified.
Will L.A. public transit be affected?
Most regional and municipal transit agencies will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule on Memorial Day, including Metrolink, Metro Rail, and Metro Bus, as well as municipal operators like Foothill Transit, Big Blue Bus, and Torrance Transit.
Which stores are open on Memorial Day 2026 in the Bay Area?
The following stores are reported to be open on Memorial Day. Store hours may differ by location, so make sure you check their respective websites and store locators for the most accurate opening hours.
Grocery stores
- ✅ Trader Joe’s – open
- ✅ Whole Foods Market – open
- ✅ Safeway – open
- ❌ Costco – closed
Department stores and major chains
- ✅ Starbucks – open
- ✅ 7-Eleven – open
- ✅ CVS – many stores will be open, but hours may vary by location
- ✅ Walgreens – open regular hours, but pharmacy hours may vary
- ✅ Walmart – open
- ✅ Target – open
- ✅ Macy’s – open
- ✅ Home Depot – open
- ✅ Lowe’s – open
- ✅ TJ Maxx – open
- ✅ Marshall’s – open
- ✅ Best Buy – open
- ✅ HomeGoods – open
- ✅ JCPenney – open
- ✅ IKEA – open
- ✅ REI – open
- ✅ Nordstrom – open, some stores may have modified hours
Los Angeles museums
- ✅ LACMA – open from 11am to 6pm
- ✅ Getty Villa – open 10am to 5pm
- ✅ Natural History Museum – open 9:30am to 5pm
- ✅ The Huntington – open 10am to 5pm
- ✅ California Science Center – open 10am to 5pm
- ✅ La Brea Tar Pits – open 9:30am to 5pm
- ✅ Petersen Automotive Museum – open 10am to 6pm
- ✅ Academy Museum of Motion Pictures – open 10am to 6pm
- ❌ California African American Museum – closed on Mondays
- ❌ The Broad – closed on Mondays
- ❌ Getty Center – closed on Mondays
- ❌ MOCA – closed on Mondays
- ❌ Griffith Observatory – closed on Mondays
